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Gen 3 T-Style Radio Firmware Updates

Update files can be downloaded from the link below.

GM GEN 3 T-Style (Current version is 3.3 for MCU / 3.2 for APP / 3.1 for PlugBox)
FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE:

Firmware updates are done in three stages and are to be done in the order show below.

Step One is to update the MCU – (VERSION 3.3)

  1. Download the “GM_GENIII_MCU_3.3.zip” file from the link above.
  2. Extract the contents of the .zip file to your computer’s hard drive.
  3. Format a USB drive to be sure that it is empty, then open the folder titled “GENIII_MCU_3.3 zipped file”and copy the file inside titled “mcu_dapin.bin” to the root of the USB.
  4. Take the USB to the truck, turn the truck on and allow the system to boot up.
  5. If inserted, remove the white USB dongle (Car Play adapter) that was shipped with your unit.
  6. Once the unit is booted up, plug the USB drive directly into one of the USB inputs.
  7. Go to the “Settings” then to the “System Version”(Will be the ! inside a circle icon)
  8. Press the “MCU Upgrade” button.
  9. A status bar should show up showing the process of the update.
  10. Once the update finishes the screen will flash off and back on.
  11. Unplug the USB and go back to the computer for step 2.

Step Two is to update the PLUG BOX (VERSION 3.1)

  1. Download the “GENIII_GM_PlugBox_3.1.zip”.
  2. Extract the contents of the .zip file to your computer’s hard drive.
  3. Format a USB drive to be sure that it is empty, then open the folder titled “GENIII_GM_PlugBox_3.1” and copy the file inside titled “simplecanupdate.bin” to the root of the USB.
  4. Take the USB to the truck, turn the truck on and allow the system to boot up.
  5. If inserted, remove the white USB dongle (Car Play adapter) that was shipped with your unit.
  6. Once the unit is booted up, plug the USB drive directly into one of the USB inputs.
  7. Go to “Settings” then to “System Version” (Will be the ! inside a circle icon)
  8. Press and hold the screen inside the information box to reveal the keyboard and use passcode “7211” to access the program settings.
  9. Press the “MCU Upgrade” button.
  10. Be sure “Plug Box” is selected on top then locate the “CAN Upgrade” button in the list of options and press it.
  11. Then locate the “Simple Upgrade” button and press it
  12. A status bar should show up showing the progress of the update.
  13. Once the update is finished the screen will flash off then on.
  14. Unplug the USB and go back to the computer for step 3.

Step Three is to update the APP (VERSION 3.2)

  1. Download the “GENIII_GM_APP_3.2.zip”  file from the link above.
  2. Extract the contents of the .zip file to your computer’s hard drive.
  3. Format a USB drive to be sure that it is empty, then open the folder titled “GENIII_GM_APP_3.2” and copy file inside titled “px3.img” to the root of the USB.
  4. Take the USB to the truck, turn the truck on and allow the system to boot up.
  5. If inserted, remove the white USB dongle (Car Play adapter) that was shipped with your unit.
  6. Once the unit is booted up, plug the USB drive directly into one of the USB inputs.
  7. The system should recognize the update file and pop up an alert asking if you want to run the update.
  8. Press yes and allow the update to run.
  9. Once the update is finished, Follow the prompts on the screen.
  10. Allow the system to reboot completely, then remove the USB drive.

Once you have completed all 3 steps your system will have the latest software updates and features.

Disclaimer

ALL FIRMWARE UPDATES REQUIRE A FORMATTED USB STICK AND ACCESS TO A COMPUTER. IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITIES TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, PLEASE SEE AN AUTHORIZED LINKSWELL DEALER.

ALL UPDATES ARE DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND REQUIRE THAT YOU UNPLUG ALL ACCESSORIES CURRENTLY PLUGGED INTO ALL USB JACKS, INCLUDING THE WHITE CARPLAY DONGLE & DVR CAMERA.

ALL UPDATES SHOULD BE DONE WITH KEY IN “IGNITION” POSITION OR WITH VEHICLE RUNNING.

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